When a pet has been through something as difficult as trauma or surgery, it is important that pet owners are there to help their pets throughout the recovery process. It can be difficult, however, to know what to do to give your pet the support they need. Fortunately, AVES has some advice that will make [...]

With humans, there is a bit of a debate over when people are considered seniors. In pets, the line is even more blurry. November is National Senior Pet Month and we here at AVES want to take a moment to discuss senior pet care for these special patients. When Are Pets Considered Seniors? As we [...]

As Halloween approaches, people all over the country are decorating and preparing for this spooky holiday. While humans have a great time celebrating Halloween, for some pet owners, the fun can quickly turn to tragedy. Halloween pet safety is an often-overlooked aspect of the holiday season, and AVES has a few Halloween pet safety tips [...]

Owning a pet is a huge responsibility. Part of that responsibility is caring for your dog or cat when they are unwell. Unfortunately, some of the symptoms of cancer often appear to be other illnesses or are hard to spot. AVES wants all pet owners to know common symptoms of cancer so that these pets [...]

Heartworm disease is something that is very common in Texas, but many pet owners don’t really know much about it. AVES wants pet owners to understand better the dangers associated with heartworm disease and teach them how to keep their pets protected. What is Heartworm Disease? Heartworm disease is caused by a pesky parasite called [...]

Bladder stones are a common, very painful condition in humans, but did you know that dogs and cats can get bladder stones too? At Austin Veterinary Emergency and Specialty (AVES), we diagnose cases of bladder stones in pets frequently. In addition, AVES wants pet owners to know the common warning signs and how bladder stones [...]

As a pet owner, it is important to know about the dangers around your animals. While some of these dangers are obvious, such as bleach and other household cleaners, others will probably surprise you. Some of the most surprising hazards for pets are plants, and this includes the sago palm, a deadly local plant. Austin [...]

What is the AVES CE Symposium? Education is one of the founding principles of Austin Veterinary Emergency & Specialty Center. We believe in not only providing diverse and intensive continuing education opportunities for our staff and doctors, but also for the general practitioners in the Austin and surrounding areas. Part of carrying out that vision is our [...]

Due to the language barrier between humans and their pets, it is often difficult for many owners to know when something is wrong with their beloved pet. When your pet starts acting strangely or suffers an injury, it can be challenging to decide if you should seek care immediately by an emergency veterinarian or wait [...]

Dr. Patrick Moyle from our Internal Medicine department will be presenting at CAVMA's meeting on Tuesday, August 14 at 7pm. The topic will be Symmetric Dimethylarginine (SDMA) - What is it and How Can it Help? This lecture will review the renal function test SDMA. From there, the lecture will cover the most recent literature on [...]